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What does Principle of two weaknesses mean in chess?
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In chess, Principle of two weaknesses refers to a technique of increasing one's advantage by causing the opponent, who has one weakness, to have a second weakness. Even if both weaknesses are minor, the fact of having two, in practice, becomes a major weakness.
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What does Principle of two weaknesses mean in chess?
In chess, Principle of two weaknesses refers to a technique of increasing one's advantage by causing the opponent, who has one weakness, to have a second weakness. Even if both weaknesses are minor, the fact of having two, in practice, becomes a major weakness.
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